#Iran

In a prime-time address, President Trump declared U.S. military goals in Iran are nearly complete — while announcing two to three more weeks of strikes. What does "almost over" actually mean?

Washington's war objectives in Iran appear to be quietly shifting. Chinese analysts say Trump may be building an exit ramp—but Israel could block it. Here's what's really at stake.

Trump says no ceasefire without the Strait of Hormuz reopening. With 20% of global oil flowing through that narrow channel, the stakes extend far beyond the Middle East.

Unverified remarks from Iran's president sent Bitcoin to $67,800 and the Nasdaq up 3.1%. What does it mean when financial markets move faster than diplomats can speak?

Defense Secretary Hegseth declared a turning point in the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, refusing to rule out ground operations. What happens next — and who pays the price?

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed in Lebanon. A hospital struck five times. Iran hit directly. Italy bars US base use. The Middle East conflict is no longer contained—and the international order is showing its limits.

Trump's 15-point ultimatum to Iran isn't being read as a diplomatic opening. Analysts warn of nightmare escalation scenarios with global economic consequences.

For years, Baghdad walked a careful line between Washington and Tehran. Now the U.S.-Israeli offensive against Iran is dragging Iraq into a conflict its leaders desperately tried to avoid—with consequences for oil markets and regional stability.

US pump prices have crossed $4 a gallon as Iran's war disrupts global energy supply. Who pays, who profits, and what does this mean for inflation, markets, and everyday consumers?

Trump threatened to "completely obliterate" Iran's Kharg Island and energy infrastructure if a deal isn't reached soon. With a deadline of April 6, the stakes for global oil markets couldn't be higher.

A federal judge blocked the Pentagon's retaliation against Anthropic, BTS shattered a decade-old Billboard record, SK Hynix filed for a $10B+ US listing, OpenAI killed Sora, and three war fronts converged around the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 30, 2026·

Jeong Jin Lee

The U.S. air campaign against Iran is already weeks old and billions of dollars deep. Congress is scrambling to act—but is it asking the right questions?